Interim Management Accountant role with our PE backed Edinburgh based client. This role will be for a 6–12-month period, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Working closely with the project managers to ensure that budgets and spend are monitored accurately
• Preparing bimonthly bored reports and variance analysis on budget vs spend
• Performing budget checks on proposed contract approvals & updating forecasts with under or overspends
• Tracking budget amendments & transfers
• Ensuring that phasing of budget spend reflects latest work programmes
• Working with 2 Accounts Executives to prepare quarterly management accounts and supporting reconciliations
• Reviewing monthly VAT returns prior to submission
• Performing first review of proposed payment runs for project entities and ensuring budget comments are appropriate
• Assisting senior finance team with ad hoc queries

To apply you will be a Qualified, Part-Qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ Accountant with solid Excel capabilities. You will have experience working within a project accountant environment and be comfortable liaising with key senior stakeholders. This role will begin Early June, supporting hybrid working and involving occasional travel to Wales.